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Springfield BOS Center Bank of Springfield Center

Illinois

Legislature greenlights BOS Center expansion

SPRINGFIELD -- Recently passed legislation in the Illinois General Assembly could result in a significant expansion of Springfield's premier events complex. Legislation greenlighting a proposed $93 expansion of the Bank of Springfield Center (BOS Center) could very well become a reality if signed by Gov. JB Pritzker. The legislation was spearheaded by Springfield-based Republican state Rep. Mike Coffey, who helped pen the bill with the idea of expanding the BOS Center. Coffey also serves as chairman of the Springfield Metro […]

todayJune 7, 2024 147

Nokomis Public Library

Illinois

Registration underway for Nokomis Summer Reading Program

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis Public Library announced the kickoff of its annual Summer Reading Program earlier this week. The summer program, which has been held for many years at the library, kicked off on Tuesday. It will run through August 5 prior to the start of the 2024-25 academic year. This year's theme, according to Library Director Lisa Casterline, is Wild About Reading. "We have what we would consider a lot of animal-themed programs booked," said Casterline. "From Fred and […]

todayJune 6, 2024 156

Lake Land College

Coles County

Lake Land College to host Juneteenth celebration

MATTOON -- Lake Land College is hosting an all-day Juneteenth celebration on Wednesday, June 19. The event is open to students, staff, faculty, and community members to celebrate the ongoing history of liberation, resilience, and overcoming in Black/African-American cultures. The event will feature a keynote speech by “Alex Tha Great” in the Luther Student Center Theater at 10 a.m. Individuals can earn credit for Continuing Professional Development Units (CPDU) by attending the presentation. The event will also include a Calm […]

todayJune 4, 2024 95

road bridge construction Alton Illinois

West Central Illinois Region

Illinois 103 closed for work in Schuyler County

RUSHVILLE — Illinois Route 103 between U.S. 24 and U.S. 67 in Schuyler County closed beginning Monday as crews remove and resurface more than seven miles of the road. Work is expected to be completed by the end of August, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation.  The $12 million project will include stabilizing road slopes east of Sand Ridge Road and replacing guardrails. Only local traffic only be permitted during the work. However, Illinois 103 and Sugar Grove Road will remain open […]

todayJune 4, 2024 230

Farmersville-Waggoner Library Farmersville Waggoner Library

Illinois

Farmersville-Waggoner Library announces summer programs

FARMERSVILLE -- The Farmersville-Waggoner Public Library will be hosting a variety of programs this summer for youth of all ages. "Read, Renew, Repeat" Summer Reading Program Registration for the summer reading program "Read, Renew, Repeat!" will begin on Monday, June 3. All children residing within the Farmersville-Waggoner Public Library district in Kindergarten through eighth grade are eligible to participate. Fifteen books and short reports are required to complete the program, and small incentive rewards may be selected throughout the program, […]

todayMay 23, 2024 185

Farmersville car truck bike show

Illinois

Illuminatus MC to host ninth annual show in Farmersville

FARMERSVILLE -- The Illuminatus MC of Illinois is hosting its ninth annual car, truck, and bike show on Saturday, July 13, at the Farmersville square.  Proceeds raised from the event will benefit the club’s annual Feed The Need program, which helps local families in need around the holidays. Registration is $25 the day of the show or $20 to pre-register before June 30. Registration will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., followed by judging at 12 p.m. and […]

todayMay 23, 2024 196

LLCC Lincoln Land Community College engineer

Illinois

LLCC Open House to be held June 18

SPRINGFIELD — Prospective students interested in starting or restarting college or training for a new career are invited to visit Lincoln Land Community College for a campus open house on Tuesday, June 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free event will be held at the Springfield LLCC campus, 5250 Shepherd Rd., and at Outreach Centers in Jacksonville (32 N. Central Park Plaza), Litchfield (1 Lincoln Land Dr.), and Taylorville (800 S. Spresser). “Start here at LLCC, whether you […]

todayMay 22, 2024 98

McCann

Capitol News Illinois

Judge denies McCann request for home confinement

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) -- After suddenly pleading guilty as his federal corruption trial was wrapping up this week, former state Sen. Sam McCann won’t be released to await sentencing, U.S. District Judge Colleen Lawless ruled Friday. McCann has been held at Macon County Jail since last Friday, when Lawless ordered him detained for disobeying her direct orders after being discharged from a sudden hospitalization. He’s showed up to court every day since in a wheelchair, sporting a black and […]

todayFebruary 18, 2024 139

red crown rot

Business News

Scout for red crown rot in 2024

Red crown rot is expected to reappear in Illinois soybean fields this season. The disease was first confirmed in Illinois in 2018 and is an emerging issue for the top soybean producing state. Robert Bellm, a certified crop adviser with Brasse Farms Inc. in Madison County, encountered it in 2020 and continues to find it in new fields. “We don’t know if it’s actually expanding or if people are just becoming more aware of it,” he told FarmWeek. “I expect […]

todayFebruary 18, 2024 121

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